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International Coastal Cleanup at Breakwater Beach [MATTITUCK]

Date/Time
Saturday, September 1610:00 am - 12:00 pm

Show your love for our beaches by participating in the world’s largest volunteer effort to create trash- free seas. Today, plastic has been found in 62% of all sea birds and in 100% of sea turtle species. If you would like to lend a helping hand, please contact Christine Tylee at 631-765-6450 x 208 or ctylee@eastendenvironment.org. Bags, gloves and light refreshments are provided. We will meet in the parking lot at the end of Breakwater Road.

Upcoming Events

Join us for a full moon hike under the “Beaver Moon” in the enchanting Downs Farm Preserve. Unfamiliar with the “Beaver Moon”, well come hear why the Native Americans called the November Moon the Beaver Moon. This hike is perfect for the whole family. Sturdy shoes and flashlights/headlamps are recommended.
For more information, please contact Aaron at 631-765-6450 x218 or acvirgin@eastendenvironment.org

Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon
The river otter (Lontra canadensis) was once found on most rivers, lakes, ponds and shallow estuaries (both fresh and saltwater) throughout North America. Unregulated trapping for its valuable pelt during the Fur Trade era (mid-1500s to mid 1800s) resulted in the extirpation of otters from much of its historic range, including Long Island. Since the implementation of wildlife conservation laws in the early 1900s, and the passage of water quality and habitat protection measures more recently, otters have made a remarkable comeback, including here on Long Island.
Learn about the Long Island Otter Survey and how to get involved. The program will meet at the Group For The East End office (54895 Main Road/Rte. 25, Southold), where wildlife biologist Mike Bottini will give a short presentation explaining what otter “sign” looks like and where to look for it. We will then head out into the field to visit several known otter sites in the Southold area. To register or inquire about additional information, please contact Mike Bottini at mike@peconic.org or 631-267-5228.

Take pride in your town by joining one or more (or even all!) trail cleanups this fall in one of the many preserves that make up the Bay to Sound Trail System. Activities include: trail clearing, raking/spreading wood chips, and garbage removal from legacy dumping. Gloves, bags and necessary equipment will be provided, as well as water and snacks. Perfect feel good activity for the soul or if you have community volunteer service requirements.

For more information, please contact Aaron at 631-765-6450 x218 or acvirgin@eastendenvironment.org